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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 33 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the master of the white eunuch avoid his punishment according to letter 19?
(a) Usbek's good temperament.
(b) His ability to cook.
(c) His ability to serve.
(d) How hard it is to find a eunuch.

2. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?
(a) His health is failing.
(b) He ran out of money.
(c) His slave escaped.
(d) He fell for a western woman.

3. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?
(a) His opinion on eunuchs.
(b) His opinion on women.
(c) His opinion on Christians.
(d) His opinion on slavery.

4. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?
(a) The taste of wine.
(b) Democracy.
(c) The low amount of eunuchs.
(d) Women's freedom.

5. What does Usbek hope the Mullah can help him with?
(a) Living right.
(b) Being sober.
(c) Choosing a single wife
(d) Honesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?

2. Why did two men die when the women took a trip to the country?

3. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?

4. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?

5. What does Usbek encounter in the streets of Paris?

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